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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Degree-seeking students must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and must meet ONE of the following standards for unconditional admission:

• A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale OR

• A 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of course work OR

• A score that places the individual at the 25th percentile on two of the three areas (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing) of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

Master of Counseling Psychology (MCP) degree applicants also must have:

• 18 credit hours in psychology

• Undergraduate or graduate statistics course (C or better)

• Undergraduate or graduate research course (C or better)

All students applying for admission to the graduate program will receive a letter of acceptance or non-acceptance from the Office of Graduate Studies once an approval decision has been made. Those who have been approved will be notified if they have been admitted conditionally or unconditionally. Students applying for the MCP program also will receive an acceptance or non-acceptance letter from the Psychology Department.

Students who already hold a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education will be admitted unconditionally upon providing an official copy of a transcript stating the degree.

Degree-seeking students who are not eligible for unconditional admission based on the above criteria may seek conditional admission if they meet minimum conditional admission criteria, including a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale, or a GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 hours attempted. Additional prerequisite course work may be required of conditional admission students. Students admitted conditionally are ineligible for Federal Financial Aid. 

Students who are taking courses for personal or professional enhancement rather than seeking a degree must hold a baccalaureate degree and meet minimum conditional admission criteria, including a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale, or a GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 hours attempted.

APPLICATION & REQUIREMENTS

What We Need from You:

1.  Application for Admission to the University -- NO APPLICATION FEE
2.  Application for Specific Program of Study

• Dorm deposits are the only things you can pay for by phone or in person with a credit card in the Business Office 

OR

1.  Application for Readmission
2.  Application for Specific Program of Study

3. Official Transcripts from all colleges attended

• To be considered official, college transcripts may be submitted by the student in person or by mail to the Registrar’s Office, 709 Oklahoma Blvd., Alva, OK 73717.

  • The Registrar’s Office also will accept transcripts sent electronically as official if they are sent via email to Sheri Lahr or Teri Warren directly from the issuing institution or the institution’s third party company (E-Script, Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, etc.). 

• These transcripts must be on file in the Northwestern Registry Office on the Alva campus.

4. Immunization Records Form

5. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) 

Master of Counseling Psychology (MCP) degree applicants also must provide:

1. Three letters of recommendation from faculty members or other professionals related to the field of study

2. A written statement of career aspirations and self-evaluation of strengths and weaknesses related to the field of study

3. A sample of scholarly written work (e.g., a research paper, term paper, professional report or publication)

4. An oral interview with the graduate faculty of the psychology department (The application/interview process must be completed prior to enrolling in the 10th graduate hour.)

Items from MCP applicants should be mailed to Dr. Taylor Randolph,  Psychology Chair, NWOSU, 709 Oklahoma Blvd., Alva, OK  73717 or attached to an email at jtrandolph@nwosu.edu. The phone number is (580) 213-3119. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Application and acceptance to Northwestern Oklahoma State University at Application for Admission (A separate application to Graduate Studies is not required for our doctoral program.) 

2. Baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from an ACEN (NLNAC), CCNE, or CNEA accredited program

3. Grades and/or Grade Point Average info:

• The applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 out of a possible 4.00 for college/university work.

• An overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is necessary for the last 60 hours for the courses required for the undergraduate nursing degree (BSN).

• Application may be made for conditional admission by students having an overall undergraduate GPA of at least a 2.50 with five years having passed since the date of completion of the BSN degree.

• Completion of an undergraduate or graduate course in descriptive and inferential statistics with a grade of "C" or better.

4. Completed DNP Application with written essay and current Curriculum Vitae

5. Three Reference Forms using DNP Applicant Reference Forms

6. Current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma. 

• Out-of-state students must provide proof of unrestricted licensure to practice in their resident state as a registered nurse.

7. Students with a native language other than English must submit evidence of English language proficiency. Evidence may include:

• Completing a four-year bachelor's degree in Nursing from a U.S. institution

  • Meeting the English language requirements of an official TOEFL score

  • The TOEFL must have been taken within the last two (2) years.

• 520 for paper-based test, 190 for computer-based test, 68 for an internet-based test)

• Meeting the English language requirements of an official IELTS score

  • 6.5 or higher is required 

8. A phone, video, or in-person admission interview may be required. Applicant will be notified by the Admissions Committee.

Applicants will be notified of the Admission Committee’s decision regarding their respective applications prior to the end of the spring semester. The number of applicants accepted will be dependent on the number of qualified applicants, the availability of faculty, and clinical sites.

BSN-to-DNP Program Additional Information

APPLICATION & REQUIREMENTS

What We Need from You:

1. Application for Admission to the University -- NO APPLICATION FEE

• Dorm deposits are the only things you can pay for by phone or in person with a credit card in the Business Office 

     OR

1. Application for Readmission (A BSN degree must be earned and a registered nurse license obtained before you can apply to the DNP program. This means current Northwestern nursing students may have to wait a semester or year to apply, depending on graduation date. In this case, an Application for Readmission will need to be submitted.)

2. All Official College/University Transcripts

• To be considered official, college transcripts may be submitted by the student in person or by mail. The Registrar’s office also will accept transcripts sent electronically as official if they are sent via email to Sheri Lahr or Teri Warren directly from the issuing institution or the institution’s third party company (E-Script, Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, etc.).  These transcripts must be on file in the Northwestern Registry Office on the Alva campus.

• Students applying who earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Northwestern may submit an unofficial Northwestern transcript, along with official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended before and after attending Northwestern.

3. BSN to DNP Application

• Applications open October 1. The deadline is January 13. Applications accepted for entry into the next fall semester.

4. Three completed DNP Applicant Reference Forms attesting to academic ability, professional competency and personal character. Your three references must fill out the form titled DNP Person Serving as Reference form. 

• Suggestions for references include:

• A nursing faculty member in your BSN/MSN/EdD/PhD program who can attest to your academic ability to participate in a doctoral program, and can identify your personal qualifications, including leadership and critical thinking abilities to be an effective, doctorally prepared advanced practice nurse.

  • A supervisor within the past three years

  • If you graduated from your BSN/MSN/EdD/PhD program more than five years ago, a supervisor within the past five (5) years.

• Relatives, friends, co-workers of equal or less rank, religious or spiritual leaders, and clients or patients are not appropriate references.

5. Acknowledgment of General Information Form

• Fully read and comprehend all information provided on the DNP General Information page and comply with all requests, then submit the Acknowledgement of General Information Form.

6. Certified Background Check (information provided at DNP General Information)

You are able to attach the next three items to the BSN to DNP Application form:

7. Current Curriculum Vitae
8. A copy of your unofficial transcripts
9. Written Essay

BSN-to-DNP Program Additional Information